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Dolores Wolongevicz is an Associate Professor of Practice in Public Health and Director of the Health Professions Education Program at Simmons University. She holds a PhD in Medical Nutrition Sciences from Boston University School of Medicine, complemented by advanced degrees from Simmons College. Her roles include teaching courses on community-based research, health equity projects, and pedagogical methods such as Learning Theory & Practice and Curriculum Development. She co-chairs Simmons University's Institutional Review Board (IRB), reflecting her expertise in human subjects protections.
Dr. Wolongevicz's research focuses on leveraging technology-driven interventions to address non-communicable diseases, particularly among veterans, and exploring the social determinants of health related to obesity and cardiovascular disease. Her work emphasizes policy changes and individual/population-level health improvements. She has mentored numerous PhD and Master's students in health professions education, public health, and nutrition, overseeing studies on topics ranging from nursing education dynamics to interprofessional collaboration in healthcare.
In publications, she has contributed to guideline implementation strategies for dietitians, nutrient database methodologies, and obesity prediction models using Framingham Nutrition Study data. Her educational contributions span biostatistics, public health project planning, and mentorship in clinical skills assessment. Professional affiliations include leadership in The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its specialized practice groups.
Notable advising includes studies on nursing education experiences, dissection modalities' impact on psychomotor skills, and food insecurity interventions with dietetic interns. Her work bridges nutritional science with health professions training, advocating for evidence-based practices in clinical and community settings.
